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The reason we have an EV of the Year in 2021 owes a lot to the development of GM's pioneering electric car more than a quarter-century ago.

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gm ev1 vehicle test and development group circa 1995
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GM EV-1 vehicle test and development group,circa 1995.

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General Motors EV-1

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General Motors EV-1

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General Motors EV-1

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General Motors EV-1

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General Motors EV-1

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General Motors EV-1

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General Motors EV-1

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General Motors EV-1

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